Episode Details

Key topics in this episode:

• How to 'greenlight' the idea of slowing down
• Do Time-Crunched Cyclists need less recovery because of low training volume?
• Stressors that aren't accounted for in training data
• Recovery modalities vs. sitting still
• Optimizing rest going into big events
• Why the risk of doing too much is greater than the risk of doing too little
• Post-workout recovery strategies for Time-Crunched Cyclists
• Recovery benefits of fueling BEFORE training sessions

Guest
Jim Lehman was one of the original CTS Coaches and been designing training camps for more than 20 years. One of the most respected endurance cycling coaches in the United States, Jim has served as a National Team coach for the US Para-cycling team, including working as a coach at the 2004, 2008, 2016, and 2020 Paralympic Games. Following the 2020 Paralympic Games he received the Order of Ikkos medal six times for his role helping athletes win medals.

Host
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 13 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.

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